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A weekly email to make you laugh and put good stuff in your brain
Welcome to Bright Spots by me, Chris Duffy. Every Saturday, I send out a true story to make you laugh and then include links to 1 great thing, 1 funny…
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The Writers Strike is Over! Heroes and Villains
148 days of solidarity, funny signs, and subsidized snacking. Here's who came out looking good and who came out looking horrible. Plus recs for…
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How Much of Yourself Should You Give Away?
Some thoughts on social media, Hasan Minhaj, and finding the line between public and private. Plus recs for Aparna Nancherla's new book, Joanna…
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Humiliation, Raw Onions, and the Secret to Creative Success
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I am not an "Activity Guy"
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True Love Involves Almost No Running
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The Value of Doing Things Regularly As An Artist (a conversation with Jennifer Mills)
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I'm Writing a Book!
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What Music Gives You Goosebumps?
A look into the highly subjective science of our favorite songs. Plus recs for Jo Firestone's new book, thinking about the Roman Empire, and a true…
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A Good Haircut Requires a Cross-Country Flight
Plus recs for John Cage's life advice, Avner the Eccentric's principles, and Judd Legum on the U.S. economy.
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Being In Between Versions of Yourself
Plus recs for musical time machine Radiooooo, Bill Hader and Seth Meyers, and Anne Helen Petersen on #tradlife
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Texting with Your Landlord (and other adventures)
Somehow, I give strong "tenant who you can text randomly" vibes. Here's where that's led me. Plus recs for Dysart's commercials, People Selling Mirrors…
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Pizza Pizza Pizza - A Love Story
When the moon is pizza that's amore. Plus recs for Tracy Clayton on family, the coin boys, and Sally Hayden in Tunisia.
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How to Get on a Game Show
I've lost on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and won on Pyramid. I hope to appear on more game shows. Here's how you can do it too! Plus recs for the…
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The Birds (Mollie's Version)
Plus recs for Rainesford Stauffer on ambition, Kyle Gordon's planet of the bass, and Kimon de Greef on zama-zamas.
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Bright Spots
Bright Spots
Every Saturday, comedian Chris Duffy sends out a true story to make you laugh and then includes links to 1 great thing, 1 funny thing, and 1 interesting thing.
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